We have been watching the direct mail and telemarketing industry for years. These few addresses will definitely put your mailbox on a diet and save a forest at the same time.
When I first did this for my children, I was shocked at all it stopped. I know they weren't happy (no mail for them) ...but I was!
If you need to write to any of the agencies below, please send your full name, full address, and telephone number with area code. We usually recommend writing to these businesses rather than calling. Sometimes they tend to lose your opt-out notice.
To remove your name from receiving pre-approved credit card offers,
CALL: 1-888-567-8688.
This is a national company that will notify all Credit Reporting Agencies.
To remove your name from unsolicited national telemarketing calls,
WRITE to:
Telephone Preference Service Direct Marketing Association
P.O. Box 9014
Farmingdale, NY 11735
or Call:
1-888-382-1222
but you must call from the number you want to register.
I believe everyone should call from their elderly parents phone too.
Or Go-Online To:
https://www.donotcall.gov
The only thing that we don't like about this site is that it tells you to register your cell numbers and it wants your e-mail address. Neither are required to get your number off the list.
-- It's a privacy thing with us.
To remove your name from unsolicited national mailed advertising,
WRITE to:
Mail Preference Service Direct Marketing Association
P.O. Box 9008
Farmingdale. NY 11735
To remove your name from lists compiled from public record information, such as phone books, census, tax records, etc.,
CALL: 1-866-239-7532
or WRITE to:
Dolan Information
Attn: Consumer Assistance
100 South 5th Street, Suite 300
Minneapolis, MN 55402
To remove your children's names from lists that are compiled from various sources,
WRITE to:
American Student List, LLC
Attn: Data Acquisitions Manager
330 Old Country Road, Suite 300
Mineola, NY 11501
When writing, be certain to include your children's names.
Be aware that you may continue to receive solicitations from local merchants, religious and charitable organizations, professional and alumni associations, politicians and companies with whom you conduct business.
To eliminate mail From these groups, you must notify them each individually.
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